It's only the FA Cup
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 2:31PM Hola.
I've been swamped, hence the lack of anything blog related today. Not even had time to browse through the various forums and news sites to see what's occurring. In fact, all I know as of 2pm today is:
- Celtic lost 1-0 last night. Keane managed to aim all his shots at the opposing keeper.
- A Crystal Palace right-back who hasn't scored since 2008 notched a 'perfect' hat-trick in the space of 7 minutes (left foot, right foot, header), knocking Wolves out (Palace fan sits behind me in the office).
- We've apparently got some kids on the bench tonight for the trip to deepest Yorkshire.
Ryan Fredericks, Harry Kane and Dean Parrett being the kids (last I heard - anyone care to confirm otherwise?). Regardless of the inexperience that may or may not be sitting and watching, the team that will be selected best wipe the floor with the League One opposition. The very same League One opposition who stole the show at WHL.
Yes, yes, we could do without this game in our push for 4th (push? - more like sleep walk at the minute) and we can do without picking up any more injuries, considering that we're already without Azza and BAE. So all eyes on Modric, Defoe and Palacios. And Dawson. And probably Bale too. And let's not forget Niko. Cannot afford even the slightest knock. At least Kaboul and Eidur are available for the Villa 4th Place-Shoot Off. Seriously, I've just had to accept Kaboul as our big name Jan signing, so I'm now looking forward to his wonderfully plucked eyebrows. Seriously, just stare at them. Do so long enough and you'll find yourself in a daze. Sultry.
But anyways, my point is, it's the FA Cup, we didn't do ourselves justice in the first game and considering everyone is expecting Beckford to destroy us tonight (just you listen to the ITV commentary and make a note of how many times they mention the 1-0 win at OT and 'marching on together') we need to go there and turn the game into an anti-FA Cup magic display of complete professionalism from us. 3-0, kill it off. No heroics. No penalty shout outs. Bolton for the winner, and then its all within touching distance.
It's time not to choke but to punch out and give it some. I hope Harry motivates the players pre-match rather than down play it all as an inconvenience.
The future is white, the future is Lilywhite.
Think we can muster that?
Of course not.
Get your excuses ready for tomorrow.
Reader Comments (45)
'arry is already quoted this afternoon complaining that, due to injuries, we are short of players for this one and will have to have yoof team players involved. This will be the same guy that has loaned out half of our squad to all and sundrey!!!
We only have 1 or 2 injuries!! No excuses Harry...DO NOT MESS THIS UP,,,COYS
Short of players? We've sent half them out on loan ffs. Absolute bollocks if we lose this.
I remember Townsend running Leeds ragged earlier this season. But it's okay people. We have an in form David Bentley. Leeds are finished, finished, just finished.
Spooky, whats happened? You never used to care! Gone are the days of people accusing you of being an Ars*nal wind up merchant.....
It's all gone a bit Come on You Spurs....
Totally agree about the media coverage though. Commentary from the first game was hilarious "Leeds go marching on" Marching on to a replay? "Beckford has won it!" erm.... won what exactly?
To be fair to them, they aren't a League 1 side, so the whole 42 places between us thing doesnt ring true, still, anything less than a footballing lesson will be a disappointment.
Hopefully Modric has been working on his shooting and is now able to hit the ball hard enough so it reaches the goal from the edge of the box..... If so...... First goalscorer nailed on.
I'm going to the match tonight with a leeds fan......... it will be a long drive home for one of us! There are no excuses, if we loose its our fault, no one elses. (unless the ref screws us, is it me or is that happening more and more) ;-)
PLN - did you count?
Magic display of professionalism is the Manure way
We are Spurs , we have a slightly different approach to the game ... I m not sure what that approach is exactly but when i find out you'll be the first to know
As they are at home, they'll be expect to attack more and come on to us. Hopefully leaving more space on the park for us to exploit. Should be easy, should be.....
we lose then i hope redknapp goes 2 fucking jail as it would be all his fault 4 loaning out all those players . And why oh why was obika not recalled since keane went celtic and pav still wanting 2 leave?
I want us to smash them to bits. But enough about outside in the streets...
temuri ketsbaia I dont need to list all the reasons why you're a fucking idiot, your post speaks for itself
I say "start Keane"
Glory. That is the only requirement for tonight. Doubt we;ll see any of the young lads. All I ask is for Defoe not to take a penalty.
4-0 Spurs
Robbie's back at Spurs today. he was only there 'till the end of Celtic's season.
Boom boom!!
there's only one person to blame if we lose. robbie keane
I know we let it go at home, but fucking hell, are we really that worried about Leeds United? Shame on us if we lose. Shame on the players if they can't be arsed to show some quality.
Ryman has misplaced his medication again.
Love Jep's attitude, let's make them our bitches on and off the pitch
I predict and ugly scrappy game. We'll need to get two c goals before half time and keep a clan sheet to win this one.
We can't lose this game, when we've been draw Bolton in the next round, ffs.
Let me try that again, I predict an ugly scrappy game. We'll need to get two goals before half time and keep a clean sheet to win this one.
We can't lose this game, when we've only got Bolton in the next round, ffs.
Doncaster 5-1, Preston 5-1, Peterborough 4-0. I'm expecting more of this, but would still happily take a win with a 2 goal margin.
Bruce, how within a minute did you manage to gain an understanding of the English language ;-)
Fox, definitely Robbie Keane's fault if we lose.
Am already nervous, and there's still over three hours until KO.
rite I'm setting off from sheffield now to savour the atmosphere, COYS!
Leeds have played above themselves twice now, although we gave them more than a little help at WHL.
I don't think that they will come at us too much, we don't have any options but to play our best available side so I expect a reasonable easy win.
I will e-mail this straight away to Leeds and with any luckj they might cede the tie. Sorted.
urinate in a shop doorway for me pls
There is no way Leeds will win this one even if we play Gomes as an attacker and either of Defoe or Modric as our keeper.
It's snowing here in Sheffield. Anyone got a report on the Leeds weather situation?
if u fear leeds u r a p@ssy!
aren't we trying to be better than a Liverpool or Man city?
get a d@ick boys!
COYS!!!
agree with CL yid..
F*CK leeds, and liverpool and man city!
The yids are on the war path and we are warriors!
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i got it in the stadium..detonation at full time if we lose...
jokes.......
come on spurs ,lets show them that we are not southern softies, ok Jenas (if you play),try and aim forward to out strikers, not sideways.
he's a top class premiership bench midfielder...does this make sense?!
in all seriousness, he is a very good player; and no-one is as good at winning a 60-40 ball against themselves as him...great leadership at the gooners and a great free kick at manure! he was in CM when we came fourth! and i'd s@ck him off even though i'm str8...
Harry Redknapp's Blue and White Army !!!!
Bye bye Leeds, thanks for playing, thanks for making it hard, but you were swatted in the end.
just watched the replay. how is bentley continuing to play out of his mind?? it's just baffling. but encouraging.
Bentley played well again? Fuck. He's supposed to be shite isn't he? Why isn't he living up to expectations, and why is he so bloody handsome? I want to hate him and make out with him in equal measure.
ew! I left from sheffield at 5pm last night and didn't get to the ground until 8pm, fucking snow! gridlocked the whole city. Luckily I didn't miss anything. Good result, but why the hell was everyone talking up Jenus after the game, it was huddlestone pulling the strings. Playing with palacios has added bags good stuff to his game!
Harry's new quote: "1 defeat in 13"
'but why the hell was everyone talking up Jenus after the game'
Because, sadly, most people are full of shit. He did have one of his better games but was still no better than totally mediocre
ryman who the fuck are u 2 call me an idiot? me shagging ur mum last night and ur mrs gives u know right 2 call me a fucking idiot u , OH AND UR DADS A POOF AS WELL
I think you just proved why you're an idiot kiddo
"shitty southern teams u jellied eel eating cunts"
That's West Ham.